Is my child eligible for Medicaid or the Children's Health Insurance Program? States have different income eligibility rules. But in most states, children up to age 19 with family income up to $49,200 per year, for a family of four may qualify for Medicaid or the CHIP. Medicaid and CHIP coverage is for U.S. citizens and certain lawfully present immigrants.  Are teenagers eligible for coverage? Yes, in every state, children from birth until their 19 th  birthday may be eligible for coverage. Young people up to 21 may be eligible for Medicaid. Youth who have "aged out" of foster care can be covered under Medicaid until they reach 26 and there is no income limit for these youth. I have a job. Can my children and teens still qualify? Yes, many children who are eligible for Medicaid and CHIP are in families where one or both parents are working. Working parents may not have health coverage through their jobs or the health plans they...